Answered5 years ago

Is a 4-hour layover between domestic and international flights at Bangkok airport enough time?

Flight Connections Bangkok Airport Airport Check-in Domestic to International Transfer PCR Test Requirements Travel from Phuket to Bangkok

Sarah *****************

asked Dec 15, 2021

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We plan to go to Phuket and need to fly out of Bangkok so we want to fly Phuket to Bangkok at 12 noon arrive at 2pm, then BKK to Singapore at 6 pm. Will do PCR test 48 hours before the Singapore flight departs. Is this ok (4 hours interval between domestic and international flights) or not enough time? Based on your knowledge of how queues are in BKK airport etc... is the usual check in 2 hours before departure enough time to get through clearance? Also the Phuket to BKK flight is Thai air Asia (is it separate terminal?) And the BKK to Singapore is on scoot. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Answer summary

The traveler is concerned about the timing of their flight connection from Phuket to Bangkok and then to Singapore. They have a 4-hour interval between the flights, with a domestic flight arriving at 2 PM and an international departure at 6 PM. Previous comments suggest that while it's possible to make the connection, it may be tight due to the need to collect baggage and go through check-in and security. They should also confirm the terminals for their flights and ensure they allow time for the necessary PCR test before departure.

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Wayne *********

Make sure your flight from Phuket and flight from Bangkok where they depart from as the 2 airports are 1 hour apart

5 years ago

Sarah *****************

@Wayne ********

both fly into BKK and from BKK, isn't that the same airport?

5 years ago

Wayne *********

@Sarah ****************

that's good then, I just read that Scoot is based at Don Muang so was just hinting to check to be safe

5 years ago

Wayne *********

@Sarah ****************

we both learn something today so it's a win for us :)

5 years ago

Sarah *****************

@Wayne ********

yes definitely!! I was also a bit confused so thank you for asking so I could confirm :)

5 years ago

Wayne *********

@Sarah ****************

I thought scoot leaves from Don Muang airport not bkk

5 years ago

Sarah *****************

@Wayne ********

also on flight itinerary . BKK right?

5 years ago

Sarah *****************

@Wayne ********

based on this it does fly out of BKK

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5 years ago

Bobby ********

Where do you plan on doing the PCR?

5 years ago

Sarah *****************

@Bobby *******

Phuket . Unless there's a art testing station in BKK airport?

5 years ago

Brandon ************

You'll probably be fine. It may be a little scary and the check-ins are definitely slower than the past with all the documents to review, but I think you'll be okay.

If the terminal is the same is irrelevant since you'll have to collect your bags and go all the way out to the checkin area so you can check-in then go through security and immigration.

5 years ago